RazorbackRN

RazorbackRN BSN, RN

Pediatrics (Burn ICU, CVICU)

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  1. What would you do?

    RazorbackRN replied to mom4josh's topic in General Nursing

    Surely you don't believe that EVERY single report you have given has been completely confidential. I can assure you, somewhere along the way, someone who is not authorized has probably heard you say...

  2. Certifications??

    RazorbackRN replied to JessicaRN2008's topic in General Nursing

    You can also check out the accrediting organization. For example, American Heart Association should be able to give you a list of ACLS/PALS instructors/classes in your

  3. nursing stuff

    RazorbackRN replied to nursing81's topic in General Nursing

    Yes, I did. It was a personal satisfaction

  4. Do you accept tips?

    RazorbackRN replied to 987!'s topic in General Nursing

    Of course not. Not only is it against my hospital's policy, it is against my personal policy. I am a professional. I do not expect, nor want, monetary compensation from my patients (or in my case,...

  5. A&PII Lab without Lecture, is it possible??

    RazorbackRN replied to myty23's topic in General Nursing

    I think a lot of it depends on the instructor. Many times, what we were doing in lab was not the same things we were studying in lecture. It was almost like our lab and lecture were two different...

  6. Needle stick injury HELP!!

    RazorbackRN replied to mnt0121's topic in General Nursing

    I would think you're chances would be miniscule since you weren't exposed to blood, however, there is always a chance that there was blood there, just not enough for you to notice. Just curious, do...

  7. Wrong dose?

    RazorbackRN replied to michael79's topic in Emergency

    Though is it not yet a JCAHO unapproved abbreviation, I bet it won't be long until it is. It is already a no-no at my hospital. Per our in-house policy, it is supposed to be written out in

  8. RN signing consent for OR procedures

    RazorbackRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    Whenever we need consent, it is our physicians who obtain it. We hand the doc the consent form, they discuss it with the parents in the presence of an RN. The physician then tells the parent where...

  9. should i feel guilty?

    RazorbackRN replied to purpil29's topic in General Nursing

    Oh, who cares what they think? Perhaps they're just a tad bit jealous! You have no reason to feel guilty. Enjoy your time and don't think twice about

  10. IV push meds

    RazorbackRN replied to IngyRN's topic in General Nursing

    I understand what you're asking and you're correct. If you have access without fluids infusing, when you push a small volume med through the t-connector (or whatever tubing that is connected to the...

  11. What PRN meds do you give a lot?

    RazorbackRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    Lots of KCL, Mag Sulfate, CaCL, Ativan, Tylenol 3, Chloral Hydrate, MOM, Simethicone,

  12. do i really have to do med surg

    RazorbackRN replied to lflyew's topic in General Nursing

    I knew from the beginning that I never wanted to work Med-Surg. I started out in an ICU and have only done ICU or stepdown since. If you know that this is something you do not want to do, then I...

  13. What's the most pain meds you've ever seen ordered?

    RazorbackRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I've given 300-400 mcg Fentanyl q 15min along with Morphine 10-15mg and 2-3 mg Versed, with a background of Oxycodone 10mg. This was during my days in the Burn Unit. I still don't know that this...

  14. CVC's and # of Lumens

    RazorbackRN replied to blondy2061h's topic in General Nursing

    I have seen many swans floated through a

  15. Feel Unsafe

    RazorbackRN replied to Babs0512's topic in Patient Safety Issues

    There is absolutley no way I would do this. I don't know if your state has limits or not, but our Dept of Labor states that we are required to have a min. of 8hrs off between shifts. I would...

  16. pay

    RazorbackRN replied to josh1974's topic in General Nursing

    Gosh, I have no idea. After all, that football player making $20 million has a much more important job than me...all I do is help save children's

  17. Do you envy the techs in your hospital?

    RazorbackRN replied to MoriahRoseRN's topic in General Nursing

    I do not envy the techs. However, this is because I have no desire to be a tech. I personally like nursing. I like the ever-changing, adrenaline rushing variety that I get to have. I also like the...

  18. ECMO in the PICU or peds cardiac ICU

    RazorbackRN replied to CANewRN's topic in PICU, Pediatric

    We do ECMO in our CVICU, PICU and NICU. We also do mobile ECMO. VA and VV. Typically we have 4-6 ECMO's in house at any given

  19. Do you hold TPN for PICC blood draws?

    RazorbackRN replied to crawlyberry's topic in General Nursing

    Be sure to check with your institutions policy/procedure. There should be one in place for such things. Also, I assume you are working with adults? I am always fearful that someone may automatically...

  20. Nurses who don't seem to get it....

    RazorbackRN replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    Ok, here you go: However, that doesn't change anything. As I previously said, there is NO excuse for things like this to happen. It really doesn't matter how large your assignment is, how long...

  21. Nurses who don't seem to get it....

    RazorbackRN replied to KaroSnowQueen's topic in General Nursing

    I must disagree with this statement. Overworked or not, there is NO excuse for this kind of care (or lack thereof). I think we could all pretty much agree that we are/have been overworked at times...

  22. Just got rejection letter, what happened?

    RazorbackRN replied to MelodyRNurse's topic in General Nursing

    A little OT and beside the point, but are you really that interested in a job that is two hours away

  23. How much sleep?

    RazorbackRN replied to beachbum3's topic in General Nursing

    I work 7a-7p. I typically try to be in bed by 2200, but it is usually 2230-2300. I get up at 0500. So, about 6-7

  24. I saved my brother's life last night....

    RazorbackRN replied to jbjints's topic in General Nursing

    I am sorry that you had to witness something so tragic, but be proud of your accomplishment, you are to be commmended. I pray that your brother will get the help that he needs and make a recovery....

  25. Why hire an LPN rather than an MA for a doctor's office?

    RazorbackRN replied to Murse901's topic in General Nursing

    Well, for one you are actually a licensed person who has much a more in-depth educational background in regards to medicine/nursing. Of course, it will vary from state to state, but in my state an MA...